About this website. VietNam Visa Korea is a private, independent visa information and support service. We are not the Embassy of Vietnam in Seoul, the Vietnam Immigration Department or any government agency. South Korean citizens can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days; for longer stays, and for most other nationalities living in Korea, you can apply for a Vietnam e-visa (up to 90 days) yourself on the official portal (evisa.gov.vn) and pay only the government fee (US$25 single entry / US$50 multiple entry). If you use our support service, our service fee is charged separately and shown before payment. Consular procedures for Vietnamese citizens are handled by the Embassy of Vietnam in Seoul; this page is a reference guide only.
Short answer: The items most often rejected in Vietnam e-visa applications are the portrait photo and the passport scan. Use a recent, front-facing photo on a plain white or light background, and a passport data-page image with all four corners visible and no glare.
Photo requirements
- Taken within the last 6 months, 4×6 cm proportions
- Plain white or light background
- Facing the camera, neutral expression, face and shoulders visible
- No glasses, hats or sunglasses (except for religious reasons)
- No shadows, filters or beauty apps
Passport scan requirements
- The full data page with your photo
- All four corners visible and both machine-readable lines sharp
- No glare, fingers or blur
- JPG format, not too small
Common rejections
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Phone selfie or busy background | Use a studio passport photo |
| Glare from lights on the passport | Photograph in daylight at a slight angle, or use a scanner |
| Machine-readable lines cut off | Retake including the bottom of the page |
If your application is rejected
The US$25/50 government fee is not refunded; apply again with compliant images. In a hurry? See urgent visa options and the 7 common mistakes.